Whilst planning our trip to New York, we knew we had to stay in a Marriott as I good old loyal Marriott Rewards member. After much debating, we chose the Midtown East Courtyard Hotel.
Arriving by cab from the Airport, the unassuming Courtyard entrance nestles between a 24hr Duane Reade and a bank. Perfect place for a make up shopping fanatic? Yes!
I picked this palette up in Sephora back in December and it has rapidly become my every day go-to palette. I can do soft day looks to vampy smokey eyes all from the 12 warm toned shadows.
I really think Kat von D’s make up line doesn’t get enough love. I have a few palettes and lip products now and the quality is just outstanding! I wish it was more readily available in the UK.
On a bright Monday morning, I found myself port side at the DFDS Ferry Terminal in North Shields after being promised a day of culinary delight. Sounds good right? Not if you are as scared of boats as I am! Nevertheless, I was wearing my big girl pants and sucked it up, donned my hi vis and set foot aboard the King Seaways.
Running to a daily schedule from Newcastle to Amsterdam, the weekend cruises are infamous in the North East as we are proud to call the route our own. I had reservations before I went as I thought it would be all burgers, chips, lager and pre packed food for the drunken masses.
I was wrong. So very wrong.
Being forever challenged in the brow department thanks to some rather pathetic blonde brows, I am always on the lookout for the next big thing.
Last year Maybelline released their double ended wonder product – Brow Satin. Quick to get my grubby little mitts on it, I have been blown away. This is a cult product for me now.
Something a little bit different for Food Friday this week as it’s alcohol not food!
I have always wanted to stay at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh but as we visit regularly for weekend trips by car, it has never been the best place to choose for convenience. We have never got round to having afternoon tea in the Palm Court or drinks – it’s a crying shame.
A couple of weeks ago we snapped up some bargain East Coast train tickets and took ourselves off to Edinburgh for the day with my sole purpose of having drinks in The Balmoral Bar. I was a lady on a mission and as long as there was alcohol involved, it was easy to convince Paul.